She Corporate FC begin another pursuit of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League title on Sunday, 20 September 2026, when they welcome St Noa Girls FC to the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru for a 4:00pm encounter. The opening fixture comes with renewed expectations for the Sharks, who narrowly missed out on the championship last season and now return to the top flight with a reshaped squad, a new technical leader and renewed ambitions of going all the way.
For the Sharks, the opening fixture represents the beginning of another determined attempt to finish a job that came agonisingly close to completion last season. She Corporate finished just one point behind eventual champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC, with the title race going down to the final day before the trophy slipped from their grasp. That narrow margin has ensured that the disappointment of last season remains fresh, while also providing an added source of motivation as the club begins another campaign.
Every point is therefore likely to carry considerable weight for She Corporate this season. The Sharks have made several changes to their playing squad and technical structure during the off-season, bringing in new faces while retaining important members of last year’s team. Their immediate objective, however, is straightforward: start strongly, establish momentum and avoid the kind of costly dropped points that ultimately separated them from the champions last season.
Their opening assignment comes against St Noa Girls, a side they defeated in both of their league meetings last season. That record gives She Corporate a favourable starting point on paper, but the Sharks will be aware that past results cannot determine Sunday’s outcome. St Noa Girls will arrive with their own ambitions and the desire to begin the new campaign by producing a different result against one of the league’s established contenders.
Sharks carry perfect head-to-head record
The two clubs have met twice in the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League since St Noa Girls entered the top flight, with She Corporate winning both encounters during the 2025/26 campaign. Those matches established an early competitive relationship between the two sides, with the Sharks showing their ability to navigate both encounters despite St Noa’s determination to make an impression in their maiden season at the highest level.
Their first meeting came on Sunday, 14 December 2025, during St Noa Girls’ maiden top-flight campaign. Playing away from home, She Corporate needed only two minutes to establish their advantage, with Moureen Nankinga finding the decisive goal and handing the Sharks a valuable 1-0 victory. The early strike proved sufficient as She Corporate defended their advantage to collect maximum points.
The return fixture produced another closely fought contest, although She Corporate once again emerged with maximum points. Rebecca Nakato broke the deadlock in the 47th minute before Jesca Namanda doubled the Sharks’ advantage in the 64th minute, putting the hosts in a commanding position. St Noa responded through Imelda Kasemire in the 80th minute, but despite their late effort, the visitors could not find another goal as She Corporate completed a 2-1 victory.
Across those meetings, the two teams produced four goals, with She Corporate scoring three and St Noa Girls finding the net once. While the margins were not overwhelming, the Sharks demonstrated the efficiency required to turn competitive matches into victories. That ability to manage difficult encounters could once again prove important during a season in which the championship is likely to be shaped by fine margins.
Their most recent Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League meeting came on Saturday, 25 April 2026, on Match Day 20, when She Corporate secured another 2-1 victory at home. The result strengthened the Sharks’ record against St Noa Girls and ensured that they enter Sunday’s contest having won every previous league meeting between the two sides.
A title race still fresh in the memory
The significance of She Corporate’s new campaign cannot be separated from the dramatic conclusion to last season, when the championship remained undecided until the final day. After competing at the top end of the table throughout the campaign, the Sharks found themselves within touching distance of the trophy, only for the title race to be decided by the final results of the season.
Kawempe Muslim and She Corporate entered the final round separated by just one point, creating a tense finish in which both contenders knew that any dropped points could determine where the trophy would end up. The narrow gap meant that there was virtually no room for error, with She Corporate requiring victory in their final fixture to give themselves the strongest possible chance of claiming the championship.
She Corporate went into their final fixture against She Maroons FC at the FUFA Technical Centre knowing that a victory would secure the championship. However, despite controlling the occasion and carrying the weight of expectation, the Sharks could not find the breakthrough and were held to a goalless draw. Their result left their championship hopes dependent on what happened in Kawempe Muslim’s simultaneous fixture.
At the Kawempe Muslim Secondary School Ground, the eventual champions responded to the pressure with a commanding 3-1 victory over Olila High School WFC. Jovia Nakagolo, Agnes Nabukenya and Latifah Nakasi supplied the goals for Kawempe Muslim, while Mary Lotyang scored Olila High School’s consolation goal. The result gave Kawempe Muslim the points they needed to finish above She Corporate and claim the championship.
The contrasting results settled the title race in Kawempe Muslim’s favour and left She Corporate to reflect on a campaign in which they had come remarkably close to lifting the trophy. For the Sharks, however, that experience can also serve as an important reference point. They now know precisely how costly small lapses can become over the course of an entire season, particularly when the championship is ultimately decided by a single point.
Pande Cifu takes charge
She Corporate begin the new season with a significant change in technical leadership following the departure of Burundian tactician Belyse Ininahazwe. The change represents the beginning of a new chapter for the club, which must now adapt to a different technical approach while attempting to preserve the competitive standards that took them to the final day of last season’s title race.
The Sharks have handed the coaching responsibility to Pande Cifu, who previously worked under Ininahazwe and has also served as head coach of Olila High School WFC. He inherits a side that finished just one point behind the champions and therefore carries the responsibility of transforming last season’s near success into another sustained challenge for the title.
Pande’s task will involve more than simply replacing a former coach. He must blend established players with new arrivals, introduce his tactical ideas and create an environment in which the squad can quickly develop understanding on the pitch. The ability to achieve that balance could be central to She Corporate’s hopes of maintaining their position among the leading sides in the division.
His familiarity with several players and with the domestic women’s football landscape could also prove valuable as he settles into the role. With the season beginning immediately, there will be little time for prolonged adjustment, meaning the new technical team will need to establish its identity while competing for points from the opening round.
Sharks strengthen squad across the pitch
She Corporate have been active in the transfer window, reinforcing several areas of the squad as they prepare for another demanding season. The club’s recruitment strategy has brought together experienced players, emerging talents and international additions, creating greater competition for places throughout the squad.
Defender Emilly Nabuzale has joined from Amus College WFC, adding depth to the defensive department and giving the coaching staff another option when organising the back line. Versatile left-footed wing-back Joyce Mercy Kataike has also arrived from Asubo Ladies FC, bringing additional flexibility to the wide defensive positions.
Centre-back Mary Sharon Kwaga has joined from Isra Soccer Academy, further strengthening the defensive unit. Her arrival gives Pande Cifu another option in central defence as he seeks to establish a reliable back line capable of providing the platform from which the Sharks can build their attacking ambitions.
The goalkeeping department has received particular attention, with Catherine Naigaga arriving from BUL Women FC alongside Zubeda Naluwu and Esther Akite Akello. Their recruitment assumes added importance following the departure of Molly Naava, who was named the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League’s Best Goalkeeper last season. The new custodians will consequently face the challenge of establishing themselves in a position that was previously occupied by one of the league’s standout performers.
The Sharks have also added forward Ruth Nakato and right-back Brendah Atwani, who joins from Olila High School WFC. Together with the other new arrivals, the pair increases the depth available to the technical team and gives Pande greater flexibility when managing injuries, suspensions, fatigue and the demands of a long competitive campaign.
Zian returns to the Sharks
Among the players returning to the She Corporate fold is Ithungu Mary Jane, popularly known as “Zian”, whose return adds considerable interest to the club’s attacking options. Her comeback comes after a season in which she made a significant impact elsewhere and established herself as one of the leading scorers in the division.
Zian is not a first-time signing for the Sharks. She previously played for She Corporate before spending the 2025/26 season with Jinja United WFC, where she enjoyed an outstanding campaign and finished as the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Elite League’s top scorer. Her performances provided a clear indication of the goalscoring threat she can offer when given opportunities in the final third.
Her return therefore brings both familiarity and proven goalscoring quality to the squad. Having already represented She Corporate, Zian understands the club’s environment and expectations, while her successful spell with Jinja United means she returns with additional confidence and experience.
Her goalscoring record makes the reunion particularly noteworthy. After finishing as the Elite League’s leading scorer, she now returns to a She Corporate side that already possesses considerable attacking pedigree. Her ability to contribute goals could become particularly valuable in matches where the Sharks face compact defences and need a player capable of making the decisive difference.
The reunion also adds another layer to the developing relationship between She Corporate and Jinja United, with Zian now returning to the Sharks after helping Jinja United during their campaign in the lower division. She will now be hoping to transfer that individual success into another productive chapter in the Sharks’ colours.
Namaseruka adds youthful quality
She Corporate have also brought in Lydia Namaseruka, a promising young midfielder from Isra Soccer Academy whose recent achievements have placed her among the emerging talents to watch. Her arrival reflects the club’s willingness to combine established experience with young players who have demonstrated the ability to compete at a high level.
Namaseruka finished as the Kampala Women Regional League’s leading scorer last season, underlining her attacking instincts despite operating from midfield. She subsequently played a role in Uganda’s success at the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship with the Teen Cranes, giving her valuable exposure to international competition.
Her list of achievements also includes the 2025 MVP award at the CAF Africa Schools Football Championship CECAFA Qualifiers, adding another significant individual honour to her growing résumé. Those accomplishments provide an indication of the potential she brings to She Corporate as she makes the step into a more demanding environment.
Her arrival provides Pande Cifu with another young attacking option and a player capable of contributing creativity, movement and goals from midfield. The challenge will now be to help her adapt to the demands of the Women’s Super League while allowing her individual qualities to develop within a competitive senior squad.
International recruits add another dimension
The Sharks have also looked beyond Uganda for reinforcements, adding players from Tanzania and Kenya as part of their preparations for the new campaign. The international additions give She Corporate another layer of experience and broaden the range of qualities available to the technical team.
Tanzanian left-footed winger Rehema Julius Buteme has joined She Corporate from Tausi WFC and will wear the No. 13 shirt. Her pace, creativity and ability to operate from wide areas could provide another attacking outlet for a team that will need to find different ways of breaking down opponents throughout the season.
Kenyan midfielder Mercy Akoth Manguro has also joined the club from Kayole Starlets FC. Her arrival provides another option in the middle of the pitch and introduces international experience into a squad already undergoing considerable change.
The presence of international recruits alongside established Ugandan players and emerging young talents gives Pande Cifu a broader range of options as he works to shape his preferred starting XI. It also increases competition for places, with players required to maintain high standards if they are to secure regular starting positions.
Sharks retain key players
While several players have departed, She Corporate have also moved to retain important members of the squad, ensuring that the extensive recruitment exercise does not come at the expense of continuity. Maintaining a core group from last season gives the new technical team familiar faces around whom it can build.
Goalkeeper Gift Nasasira has extended her contract with the club until 2028, ensuring that the Sharks retain another important option in the goalkeeping department. Her continued presence becomes particularly relevant following the departure of Molly Naava and the arrival of new goalkeeping competition.
Long-serving player Akuuku Peninah Ruth has also committed her future to She Corporate until at least 2028, providing continuity at a time when the squad is undergoing significant reconstruction. Her experience and familiarity with the club will be valuable as the Sharks seek to integrate a number of new players.
There has also been a major change in roles for Anita Arinda and former Crested Cranes and She Corporate star Margret Namirimu. After calling time on their distinguished playing careers, Arinda has transitioned into coaching and will serve as She Corporate’s assistant coach, bringing her knowledge of the club, its players and the women’s game into the technical structure. Namirimu, meanwhile, will take on the role of team manager, where her experience and understanding of the club will be valuable in supporting the squad both on and off the pitch.
Their transition into new responsibilities represents an important new chapter in careers shaped by years of involvement in women’s football, including representing both club and country. Having experienced the demands of the game as players, Arinda and Namirimu now take on different responsibilities within the Sharks’ structure, with their wealth of experience expected to contribute to team organisation, player development and the overall preparation of the squad throughout the 2026/27 campaign.
Their presence also provides She Corporate with an element of continuity during a period of significant change. As the club welcomes a new head coach, introduces several new players and establishes a fresh leadership structure, the experience of two individuals who understand the Sharks’ environment from within could prove valuable in strengthening the connection between the playing squad, technical team and management.
Akuuku leads Sharks’ new captaincy team
Alongside the changes in the squad and technical department, She Corporate have confirmed their leadership structure for the 2026/27 season, with Akuuku Peninah Ruth appointed captain. The decision gives the Sharks an established figure at the heart of their new-look team as they begin another demanding championship campaign.
Akuuku’s appointment also carries added significance because of her decision to remain with the club until at least 2028. Her continuity provides the Sharks with an experienced presence within a squad that has welcomed several new players and undergone changes both on and off the pitch.
Jesca Namanda has been appointed vice-captain, placing one of She Corporate’s most influential attacking players within the team’s leadership group. Namanda finished as a joint-top scorer in the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League last season and will now have the additional responsibility of combining her goalscoring role with providing leadership to her teammates.
Moureen Nankinga has been named third captain, adding another familiar figure to the leadership structure. Nankinga has already written her name into the club’s recent head-to-head record against St Noa Girls, having scored the decisive goal in She Corporate’s first league meeting with the side during the previous campaign.
Goalkeeper Esther Akite Okello completes the four-member leadership team as fourth captain. Her inclusion ensures that the leadership group also has representation from the goalkeeping department, providing another experienced voice within the squad.
The quartet gives Pande Cifu a leadership group combining continuity, experience and different areas of influence on the pitch. With Akuuku leading, Namanda serving as vice-captain, Nankinga as third captain and Akite Okello as fourth captain, the Sharks enter the new season with a clearly defined structure of responsibility.
Golden Boot pedigree gives Sharks attacking threat
She Corporate enter the new campaign with considerable goalscoring pedigree running through their squad, giving Pande Cifu several attacking options as he works to develop a system capable of consistently producing goals.
Jesca Namanda, last season’s joint-top scorer in the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League, remains one of the Sharks’ principal attacking threats. She shared the Golden Boot with Kawempe Muslim’s Latifah Nakasi, demonstrating the quality she possesses in front of goal and the importance she will carry into the new campaign.
Zian also returns after finishing as the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Elite League’s top scorer with Jinja United WFC. Her return gives She Corporate another player who enters the campaign with a proven recent record in front of goal and could provide valuable competition for attacking places.
Lydia Namaseruka adds to that attacking pedigree after finishing as the Kampala Women Regional League’s leading scorer last season. Although she operates from midfield, her goalscoring record suggests that she can contribute beyond simply creating opportunities for others.
The Sharks therefore have three players who arrive with leading-scorer credentials from different levels of the women’s game. The task for Pande Cifu will be to combine their individual qualities into an effective attacking unit while ensuring that the team’s overall structure remains balanced.
Important departures reshape the squad
The arrival of new players has been accompanied by several significant departures from last season’s squad, meaning the Sharks will have to replace important contributions while simultaneously integrating their new recruits.
Winger Sandra Kisakye has joined Kenyan champions Kenya Police Bullets, while left-back Sumaya Komuntale has moved to Tanzanian side Yanga Princess. Their departures remove two familiar options from the squad and create opportunities for the new arrivals to establish themselves.
Goalkeeper Molly Naava has also departed for Yanga Princess after an outstanding campaign in which she was named the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League’s Best Goalkeeper. Her departure is one of the most notable changes to the squad given the consistency she provided between the posts during She Corporate’s title challenge.
Naava’s exit leaves one of the most significant gaps in the squad, but it also creates an opportunity for the club’s new goalkeepers to establish themselves. Catherine Naigaga, Zubeda Naluwu and the other goalkeeping options will now compete for the responsibility of protecting the Sharks’ goal throughout the campaign.
Champions make winning start
While She Corporate prepare to begin their campaign, defending champions Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC have already opened their title defence with three points. Their victory means the reigning champions have immediately put points on the board and begun their attempt to retain the trophy they secured after last season’s dramatic title race.
Kawempe Muslim defeated newly promoted Jinja United WFC 3-0 on Saturday, making an emphatic start to their attempt to retain the championship. The result provided the champions with a strong opening to their campaign and ensured that the pressure of defending their crown began with a positive result.
Latifah Nakasi opened the scoring in the second minute before Jovia Nakagolo doubled the advantage just a minute later, giving Kawempe Muslim a two-goal cushion inside the opening stages of the contest. Substitute Belinda Nabawanuka then completed the scoring in the 69th minute, adding another goal to a convincing opening-day performance.
The result immediately placed three points on the champions’ tally and provided an early reminder of the challenge facing the teams seeking to dethrone them. For She Corporate, who finished just one point behind Kawempe Muslim last season, the champions’ early result adds further context to the importance of beginning their own campaign strongly.
Busy opening round
Elsewhere, Match Day One continues with several fixtures across the country, giving the remaining clubs an opportunity to begin their campaigns on a positive note. The opening round brings together established top-flight sides, ambitious challengers and newly promoted teams, setting the stage for another competitive season.
URA Ladies will host KCCA Women FC at Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo, while Makerere University WFC will welcome Amus College WFC at Nsibirwa Playground. Both matches are scheduled for 4:00pm and will provide the respective teams with their first opportunity to collect points in the new campaign.
At Katusabe Dove Playground, Lady Doves FC will face Uganda Martyrs High School WFC, while Rines SS WFC will host She Maroons FC at Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Those encounters will also kick off at 4:00pm, ensuring a busy afternoon across the Women’s Super League.
The opening round will therefore provide the first meaningful indications of how the various clubs have prepared during the off-season. For the 12 teams competing in the league, the long journey towards the championship begins with the understanding that consistency across the campaign will ultimately be just as important as strong individual performances.
Another title journey begins in Njeru
For She Corporate, however, the spotlight will be firmly fixed on the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, where another chapter in their pursuit of the championship begins against St Noa Girls. The Sharks arrive carrying the memory of a title that slipped away by the smallest of margins, but also with a squad that has been carefully reshaped for another challenge.
The new campaign brings a new coach in Pande Cifu, a strengthened squad featuring domestic and international recruits, promising young players, the return of prolific forward Zian and a leadership group headed by captain Akuuku Peninah Ruth. Jesca Namanda, Moureen Nankinga and Esther Akite Okello will provide further leadership as the Sharks seek to build a strong collective identity.
But the memories of last season’s final-day disappointment remain an important part of the story. She Corporate know that finishing just one point behind the champions demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level, while the final-day draw against She Maroons also showed how quickly the championship picture can change.
Their challenge now is to turn that experience into greater consistency, particularly in matches where dropped points could once again prove decisive. The Sharks will need to maintain their concentration throughout the campaign and ensure that promising performances are converted into the results required to remain in the title conversation.
Against St Noa Girls, She Corporate have an immediate opportunity to begin that process. Their previous meetings provide a favourable historical record, but Sunday’s fixture represents a new contest in a new season, with both teams starting again from the same point and carrying their own ambitions into the encounter.
For Pande Cifu, it will be the beginning of his tenure in charge. For Akuuku Peninah Ruth, Jesca Namanda, Moureen Nankinga and Esther Akite Okello, it will be the beginning of their respective leadership responsibilities. And for She Corporate as a club, it will be the first step in another long pursuit of the Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League crown.
The Sharks’ title journey begins in Njeru, with the lessons of last season behind them, a new-look squad around them and another opportunity in front of them. How they respond from the opening whistle could provide the first indication of how this latest chapter in She Corporate’s championship pursuit will unfold.
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